Study Medicine in Italy
Study medicine in English in Italy, with a degree recognised throughout the European Union. Your Dream School is here to support you.
6 years
A full medical degree programme leading to a medical qualification recognised throughout the European Union.
Recognised in France
Degrees comply with Directive 2005/36/EC, so you can practise in France once registered with the Ordre des médecins (French Medical Council).
No numerus clausus
Admission is based on a test (biology, chemistry, medical English). There is no lottery: your chances depend on your application.
100% in English
All the programmes Your Dream School offers are taught entirely in English.
Where can you study medicine in Italy?
Italy offers medical degrees taught in English, mainly through the IMAT entrance exam. Your Dream School points you to the programme that suits your profile and supports you all the way to admission.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore: Rome
A six-year Medicine and Surgery programme taught in English and linked to the Gemelli University Hospital in Rome. Admission is through the university’s own entrance exam (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, logic). Tuition is €18,150 per year. The degree is recognised throughout the European Union.
To find out more, read our guide: IMAT: how to pass Italy’s medical entrance exam.
Why study medicine in Italy?
Italy offers medical degrees taught in English and recognised in France. Admission is based on an entrance test open to international applicants. Your Dream School supports you from test preparation through to the start of your course.
Admission: tests and timeline
Italian universities set their own entrance tests, focused on biology, chemistry and medical English. With no numerus clausus for international students, everyone starts on an equal footing, provided they have a strong application.
- December–February: applications open
- March–June: entrance tests
- March–July: final admissions
- September: start of the academic year
Contact us before February to maximise your chances and prepare your application with peace of mind.
Talk to an advisor
Our advisers will call you back and answer all your questions within 24–48 hours.